Gallery: Social Whirl - Celestial Ball

John Estey and Cathie Estey.

Gala chair Amanda Bonnell and co-chair Liz Tinkham.

Frank Grilli, vice-president of merchandising operations for Walgreen, and Colleen Grilli. “This is our first time at Adler,” said Mr. Grilli, a pharmacist. “It’s pretty exciting.”

PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen J. Serio

Carl and Carol Vander Wilt and Tony and Angela Chimino. Mr. Chimino is CEO of Assurance Agency in Schaumburg.

PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen J. Serio

Caroline Becker Joss, immediate past president of the Adler Women’s Board and designer of the Caroline Rose women’s wear label, and Brian Joss.

PHOTO CREDIT: Stephen J. Serio

Scott Swanson, president, Charter One Illinois, and Rhonda Swanson. “This is a chance to show off our investments in Adler, the investments that ensure it remains the premier planetarium in the world,” Mr. Swanson said.

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